REMUNERATION MANAGER

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

REMUNERATION MANAGER

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification and/ or relevant payroll related qualification.
• 10 years relevant Payroll management experience of which at least 3 must be in a managerial payroll role and at least 3 years in payroll system/implementation/interface role.
• Subject matter expert for payroll, payroll system, payroll taxes and complex payroll processing.
• Proven track record and experience in payroll implementation and interfaces to other applications essential
• Payroll programming skills will be a huge advantage
• Extensive experience in monthly and weekly payrolls
• Solid financial and accounting acumen.
• Extensive knowledge / hands-on experience of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems (Unique/Payspace payroll experience at parameter level is a prerequisite).
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant Labour laws i.e. LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI, INCOME TAX ACT, Wage Determination Act, as well as Bargaining Council Agreements and Payroll best practices.
• Code 08 (EB) drivers’ license.
• Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel is essential.
• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.

JOB OUTPUTS JOB OUTPUTS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Maximising the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing, procedures and controls, including the streamlining and automation of processes.
• Regularly monitor and assess/audit integrity of payroll systems/rules/calculations and application of legislation. 
• Conduct Payroll reviews and ensure accuracy of input and payments. 
• Implementation of remuneration policy, philosophy and practices.

• Leading and managing the payroll team.
• End-of-months and end-of-year and end-of-tax year payroll reporting, including financial reporting, provisions and reconciliations.
• Develop, implement, mentor and train by continuously improving and writing payroll policies, procedures and administrative processes as well as internal workflows and processes.
• Compiling and managing a departmental budget and monitoring against actuals.
• Management of the Payroll and Time & Attendance systems and interfaces to and from systems.
• Ensure compliance of recordkeeping and data processing procedures.
• Develop and maintain sound communication and relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Ensure all deadlines are met according to year plan and legal prescriptions, at agreed set dates, standards and levels of accuracy.
• Ensure legal compliance on all aspects of the payroll functions.
• Develop and participate in strategy setting and specific Payroll projects.
• Compile risk assessment in the departments and implementing solution to mitigate risk.

COMPETENCIESKNOWLEDGE

- Detailed knowledge of Wage Determination Act 452, BCEA, LRA, POPIA, INCOME TAX, COID, UIF and other Payroll relevant legislation.

- Knowledge of calculation and taxation of Service Vehicles and Car allowances, payments of Lump sums and applications for Tax Directives, Accounting interfaces, etc.

- Detailed knowledge of collective agreements

- Sound knowledge of Payroll and T&A systems, Payroll Accounting processes, Reconciliations and Individual Income Tax calculations and applications.

- Good understanding of inter-relatedness/dependence of HR systems.

SKILLS

- Good oral and written communication skills.

- Good report writing and presentation skills.

- Good accounting skills

- Good analytical and conception skills.

- Systematic and methodical thinking.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Computer literacy:

Advanced Word, Excel & Power Point.

- Leadership skills.

- Good planning and organizational skills.

- Excellent Time management skills.

- Ability to develop training material and to teach, develop and up skill employees and stake holders.

- Excellent experience in manual as well as computerized systems to develop, implement and maintain.

Application Instructions:

Please send your applications by 28 June 2024.